Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
Dejected over ill health of her only daughter a garment factory employee strangled her 10-year-old daughter to death before attempting to end life in Prasanna Layout in Byadarahalli on Tuesday morning.
A neighbor who noticed the accused Suma tried to hang herself raised alarm and with the help of others broke open the door and rescued her.
The duo was rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared Priyanka as brought dead,while Suma is said to be critical and being reviewed in ICU,a police officer,said.
Senior officer told reporters,Suma,working in a garment factory after the death of her husband, one and half years ago,to take care of her only daughter.She was staying close to her sister’s house .
Probe revealed that Priyanka is suffering from brittle bone problem and had fractures multiple times.
Recently she had a fall and fractured her bone and underwent a s corrective surgery.
Suma who spent a lot of money for the treatment and depressed thinking of her future,could have taken the extreme, step,the police said.
The police have booked a case of murder are waiting for the recovery of Suma to question her to ascertain the exact reason for her extreme step.
